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Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Deliberations on agriculture were at full swing on the second day of the 1st Agriculture Deputies Meeting  at Indore
The first Agriculture Deputies Meeting  of the Agriculture Working Group  under India’s Presidency entered day two. The Civil Aviation Minister, Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, inaugurated the session on 14th February 2023.
During his opening address of the inaugural session, Shri Scindia spoke about the 3 S template for development in agriculture sector - smart, serve all and sustainable. He also highlighted the importance of drones in India's agriculture growth story.
During the issue note presentation, Secretary, Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare  delivered the keynote address. Presentations were made on the Issue Note for AWG, covering the four key themes of food security and nutrition, sustainable agriculture with climate smart approach, inclusive agricultural value chains and food systems and digitalization for agricultural transformation. Member countries, invited countries and international organizations made their interventions on the Issue Note.
G20 member countries and guest countries also held bilateral meetings focusing on the G20 agricultural agenda.
Following the technical session, the delegates were taken for an excursion to the historical Mandu Fort.
Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles the passing away of Indian columnist, humorist and playwright Shri Taarak Mehta
PM condoles the passing away of Indian columnist, humorist and playwright Shri Taarak Mehta
Ministry of Education
Ishan Vikas and Ishan Uday schemes for benefit of North Eastern Students
Ishan Vikas and Ishan Uday schemes are being implemented for the students of North Eastern region.
Ishan Vikas is coordinated by IIT, Guwahati and under the programme, selected school children from North Eastern States are brought in close contact with the Indian Institute of Technology , Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research  and National Institute of Advanced Studies  during the vacation period to motivate them to pursue science, technology, engineering and mathematics and to facilitate internship opportunities for the engineering college students in various institutes of national importance. Annual target is to provide visit of 96 school children to premier institutes and summer internships to 250 engineering students. Rs. 605.45 lakhs has been approved for the programme. Since inception of the programme in 2014-15, 1637 school children and 372 Engineering students have benefited.
Ishan Uday Scholarship Scheme is administered by University Grants Commission . Under the scheme, scholarship is provided to the economically backward students from the North East Region for pursuing general degree courses, technical and professional degree courses. It is envisaged to provide 10000 scholarships annually. Since inception of the scheme in 2014-15, Rs. 224.82 Crore has been disbursed towards release of 47525 fresh and renewal scholarships.
This information was given by the Minister of State , Dr. Satya Pal Singh today in a written reply to a Lok Sabha question.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
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India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 198.51 Cr
Over 3.72 Cr 1st dose vaccines administered for age group 12-14 years
India's Active caseload currently stands at 1,22,335
18,815 new cases reported in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently stands at 98.51%
Weekly Positivity Rate is presently at 4.09%
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 198.51 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 2,59,95,556 sessions.
COVID-19 vaccination for the age group 12-14 years was started on 16 March, 2022. So far, more than 3.72 Cr  adolescents have been administered with the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Similarly, the COVID-19 precaution dose administration for age group 18-59 years also started from 10th April, 2022 onwards.
The break-up of the cumulative figure as per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1,04,09,413
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2nd Dose
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1,00,70,449
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Precaution Dose
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58,17,558
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,84,25,191
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2nd Dose
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1,76,34,698
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Precaution Dose
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1,07,16,428
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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3,72,96,754
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2nd Dose
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2,47,85,475
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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6,06,38,098
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2nd Dose
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4,94,28,712
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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55,84,99,598
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2nd Dose
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50,33,99,564
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Precaution Dose
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36,91,925
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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20,34,88,077
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2nd Dose
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19,39,09,277
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Precaution Dose
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29,23,347
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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12,72,99,188
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2nd Dose
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12,11,43,560
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Precaution Dose
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2,56,00,650
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Precaution Dose
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4,87,49,908
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Total
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1,98,51,77,962
India’s Active Caseload currently stands at 1,22,335. Active cases now constitute 0.28% of the country's total Positive Cases.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 98.51%. 15,899 patients have recovered in the last 24 hours and the cumulative tally of recovered patients  is now at 4,29,37,876.
18,815 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
The last 24 hours saw a total of 3,79,470 COVID-19 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 86.57 Cr  cumulative tests.
Weekly Positivity Rate in the country currently stands at 4.09% and the Daily Positivity rate is reported to be 4.96%.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID19 Vaccination-Day 68
More than 5.21 Cr COVID19 vaccine doses administered
13.54 lakh vaccine doses given till 7 pm today
The cumulative number of COVID19 vaccine doses administered in the country has crossed 5.21 Crore today.
A total of 5,21,97,380 vaccine doses have been given, as per the provisional report till 7 pm today.
These include 79,56,925 HCWs who have taken the 1st dose and 50,47,927 HCWs who have taken the 2nd dose, 84,33,875 FLWs , 32,02,183 FLWs , 2,26,01,622 beneficiaries more than 60 years old and 49,54,848 beneficiaries aged 45 and above with specific co-morbidities.
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HCWs
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FLWs
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45 to <60 years with Co-morbidities
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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2nd Dose
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1st Dose
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2nd Dose
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1st Dose
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1st Dose
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79,56,925
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50,47,927
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84,33,875
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32,02,183
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49,54,848
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2,26,01,622
Total 13,54,976 vaccine doses were given till 7 pm today, the Sixty Eighth day of nationwide COVID19 vaccination. Out of which 12,14,055 beneficiaries were vaccinated for 1st dose and 1,40,921 HCWs and FLWs received 2nd dose of vaccine as per the provisional report. Final reports would be completed for the day by late tonight.
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Date:24th March,2021
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HCWs
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FLWs
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45to<60yearswithCo-morbidities
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Over60years
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Total Achievement
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1stDose
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2ndDose
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1stDose
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2nd Dose
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1stDose
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1stDose
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1stDose
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2ndDose
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38,837
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27,481
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71,748
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1,13,440
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2,55,672
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8,47,798
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12,14,055
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1,40,921
President's Secretariat
President's greetings on the eve of Birthday of Guru Ravidas
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind has greeted fellow-citizens on the eve of birthday of Guru Ravidas.
In a message, the President has said, “I extend warm greetings and best wishes to all the fellow citizens on the auspicious occasion of birth anniversary of Guru Ravidasji.
Guru Ravidas was a great saint, poet and social reformer. Through his devotional songs, he tried to eradicate the social evils and bring about harmony in the society. He is considered a leading poet saint of the Bhakti Movement.
He tried to inculcate the feeling of mutual love and equality among the people. His teachings of peace and fraternity are even more relevant today. Being an enlightened spiritual person and a great social reformer, Guru Ravidas always encouraged his followers to follow the path of hard-work, diligence and forbearance.
Let us take pledge to follow the path shown by Guru Ravidasji and contribute in building a society based on equality and harmony”.
Please click here to see the President's message
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
Average productivity among buffaloes increased by 20% during the last 8 years
In-milk buffaloes’ population increased by 15.33% during the same period
Availability of High genetic merit bulls under semen collection increased from 3250 to 4870 during the last 10 years and semen production increased from 82.13 million doses to 130 million during the same period
Rashtriya Gokul Mission is continued under the revised and realigned schemes of the Department from 2021-22 to 2025-26 with an allocation of Rs.2400 crore. Buffaloes are developing in sustainable manner since inception of the scheme  in 2014. As per Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics average productivity among buffaloes has increased by 20% during the last 8 years that is between 2014-15 and 2021-22. In-milk buffaloes’ population has increased by 15.33% during the same period.
Availability of High genetic merit bulls under semen collection has increased from 3250 to 4870 during the last 10 years that is by 49.84% and semen production increased from 82.13 million doses to 130 million during the same period.
This information was given by Shri Parshottam Rupala, Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM pays tributes to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his Jayanti
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid tributes to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his Jayanti.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, "महान स्वतंत्रता सेनानी और भारत माता के सच्चे सपूत नेताजी सुभाष चंद्र बोस को उनकी जन्म-जयंती पर शत-शत नमन। कृतज्ञ राष्ट्र देश की आजादी के लिए उनके त्याग और समर्पण को सदा याद रखेगा।"
Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
Success Story: Pmegp Scheme Provides Impetus to Enterprise
PMEGP  Scheme helped Nardeep Singh become a successful entrepreneur. Speaking about his success, a proud Nardeep Singh said, “I strived hard for a job but failed to get success. Weary, I approached the Jammu and Kashmir Khadi and Village industries board, Udhampur, wherein the district officer briefed me and convinced me about the PMEGP Scheme and thus, activated the entrepreneur in me. I then applied for a loan assistance of Rs 24.96 lakhs for manufacturing of Hydraulic Equipment unit. The case was eventually approved by the DLTFC . Despite the failures in life, I never compromised with my conscience. I took a risk and it eventually paid off. Today, I strive to continuously push my own boundaries.” Presently Nardeep Singh has employed over 25 unemployed youth of the locality.
Ministry of MSME is implementing Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme  since 2008-09 through Khadi and Village Industries Commission  as nodal agency at the national level for generating employment opportunities in the country by setting up micro-enterprises in non-farm sector.
Ministry of Jal Shakti
Union Minister of Jal Shakti holds meeting of 2nd Apex Council with Chief Ministers of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh
The 2nd meeting of the Apex Council set up by the Andhra Pradesh Re-Organization Act – 2014  with Union Minister for Jal Shakti as Chairman and Chief Ministers of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana as members was held today where Chief Ministers of both states of participated through VC.
The first agenda item that was deliberated upon was to decide on the jurisdiction of both Godavari and Krishna Management Boards. Even after six years their jurisdiction is still not notified because both the states had differing opinions on this issue. The second agenda item that was deliberated upon is the submission of DPR’s of new projects taken up by both the states on rivers Krishna and Godavari respectively. As per the Act, both KRMB and GRMB should technically appraise and clear them. The third agenda item that was deliberated upon was establishing a mechanism for determination of share of Krishna and Godavari waters between the States of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
Centre’s stand on these agenda items and other issues discussed in the meeting is that regarding Telangana’s request of referring the water allocations issue to a new tribunal or to KWDT-II  under Section-3 of Inter State River Water Disputes Act – 1956 , the matter is pending in Supreme Court and is sub-judice. As mandated by APRA-2014, the headquarters of the KRMB shall be located in the Successor State of Andhra Pradesh.
Centre announced its decision to go ahead with notifying the jurisdiction of both KRMB & GRMB. Telangana CM dissented on this but as per the APRA-2014, no consensus is needed and hence Centre will notify. Both Chief Minister’s agreed to submit the DPR’s of all the projects taken up by their respective states. The Union Minister of Jal Shakti assured that the technical appraisal of all these projects will be done in the shortest possible timeframe.
With regards to sharing of River waters between both the states in both Godavari and Krishna Rivers, CM of Telangana agreed to withdraw the case they filed in Supreme Court to enable Centre to move forward on referring the water sharing issues to the tribunal under Section-3 of ISRWD Act of 1956, after taking due legal opinion. With regards to sharing of River Godavari waters between both the states, both the states were asked to send in the request to Centre so that Centre can move forward to refer to the tribunal under section-3 of ISWRD Act of 1956. Telangana CM said that he would send the request to Centre in a day. It was agreed to shift the KRMB Headquarters to the state of Andhra Pradesh.
Ministry of Earth Sciences
The air quality over Delhi-NCT likely to remain in Poor category today
According to the National Weather Forecasting Centre of the India Meteorological Department :
Wind Pattern and Ventilation Index Forecast
Air mass inflow forecast in Delhi along with predicted ventilation coefficient and weather forecast is as follows:
- The air quality over Delhi-NCT is likely to remain in Poor category on 02.07.2021. PM10 will be the predominant pollutant owing to strong surface winds favourable for raising dust concentration locally and transport of dust from arid regions. The air quality is likely to deteriorate owing to strong winds/dust storms and reach in upper end of Poor category on 03.07.2021. The air quality is likely to improve marginally on 04.07.2021 but remain in Poor to Moderate category. The Outlook for subsequent 5 Days: The air quality is likely to remain largely in Moderate category.
- The predominant surface wind is likely to be coming from West/Southwest directions of Delhi with wind speed 15-18 kmph, partly cloudy sky, heat wave conditions at isolated places, dust storm/thunderstorm accompanied with very light rain and gusty winds (speed 40-50 kmph on 02.07.2021. The predominant surface wind is likely to be coming from West directions of Delhi with wind speed 12-15 kmph, partly cloudy sky and possibility of very light rain/thundershowers on 03.07.2021. The predominant surface wind is likely to be coming from West directions of Delhi with wind speed 12-15 kmph, partly cloudy sky and possibility of thundery development on 04.07.2021.
- Predicted maximum mixing depth is likely to be approx. 4300 m on 02.07.2021, 1300 m on 03.07.2021 and 3500 on 04.07.2021 over Delhi. Maximum Ventilation index is likely to be approx. 21000 m2/s on 02.07.2021, 14000 m2/s 03.07.2021 and 14500 m2/s 04.07.2021. The ventilation index lower than 6000 m2/s with average wind speed less than 10 kmph is unfavourable or dispersion of pollutant.
- Detailed forecast analysis and verification can be seen at https://ews.tropmet.res.in.
Ministry of Finance
Air India strategic disinvestment completed
The Air India strategic disinvestment transaction has been completed today with Government receiving a consideration of Rs 2,700 crore from the Strategic Partner , retaining debt of Rs 15,300 crore in Air India and AIXL and transferring shares of Air India  to the Strategic Partner.
It is pertinent to mention that following Government’s approval of the highest price bid of M/s Talace Pvt Ltd for strategic disinvestment of Air India, the Letter of Intent was issued to the winning bidder on 11 October 2021. The Share Purchase Agreement  was signed on 25 October, 2021. Thereafter, Strategic Partner , Air India and the Government worked towards satisfying a set of conditions precedent defined in the SPA including approvals from anti-trust bodies, regulators, lenders, third parties, etc. These conditions have since been met to mutual satisfaction.
Ministry of Railways
Information about ongoing suspension of Passenger Train Services
As decided and informed earlier on as well, regular passenger and suburban train services will continue to remain suspended till further notice
This is to brought to the notice of all concerned that, as decided and informed earlier on as well, regular passenger and suburban train services will continue to remain suspended till further notice.
It may be noted that 230 Special Trains, which are running at present, will continue to operate. Local trains in Mumbai, which are presently being run on limited basis only on the requisition of state government, will also continue to run.
The occupancy of special trains is being monitored on regular basis. Additional special trains may be run based on the requirement.
However, all other regular trains and suburban trains run before lockdown, will remain suspended for the time being.
Ministry of Civil Aviation
Pune Airport transports over 10 crore doses of vaccines across the country since January 2021
Pune Airport has been playing significant role as the hub for the distribution of Serum Institute’s Covidshield vaccine across India. More than 10 crore doses of Covid Vaccine from 12th January 2021 till 27th May 2021, approximately 9052 Pieces  have been transported through various airlines from Pune Airport to different destinations such as Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Bhopal, Goa, Jaipur, Port Blair, Vijayawada, Bhubaneshwar, Patna, Lucknow, Chandigarh, Leh, Karnal, Hyderabad, Guwahati, Ranchi, Jammu, Cochin, Dehradun, Srinagar and Trivandrum. India's Airports across the country are contributing by ensuring seamless transport & shipment of vaccines and other essential medical supplies across the length and breadth of the country.
The entire team at Pune Airport including AAI and all stakeholders are ensuring seamless and smooth dispatch of Covishield vaccine. There is a dedicated team of AAI, AAICLAS, CISF, Serum Institute, Airlines and IAF which ensures coordination & priority handling of flights carrying vaccines out of Pune Airport.
The airport has also been transporting the vaccines internationally. Around 2,16,000 doses  of Covid Vaccine have been transported to Suriname, Saint Kitts, St. Vincent and Gernadines, Antigua and Barbuda, St. Lucia from Pune Airport by Chartered flight in February 2021. PVC Vaccine approx. 161 pieces  was transported to Kolkata and Covid 19 Testing Kit were transported from Pune Airport to Delhi.
Apart from this, Pune Airport is also following all the COVID19 related guidelines and protocols as per the instructions of Central and State Governments to ensure a safe journey for passengers. The airport staff makes continuous requests to all the passengers, stakeholders, visitors, employees etc. to always follow COVID appropriate behaviour and maintain staggered timing to minimise crowding. To create awareness regarding COVID appropriate behaviour, ensuring safety of passengers, the airport is also displaying instructions through several electronic and permanent displays at the terminal.
Pune Airport has organised Covid vaccination camp for employees of AAI and other stakeholders in collaboration and support from state government, Indian Air Force, Pune Municipal Corporation and various hospitals in Pune taking all safety measures into consideration.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 Vaccination Update
More than 56.76 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 3.03 Crore balance and unutilized doses still available with States/UTs and private hospitals to be administered
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccine manufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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VACCINE DOSES
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SUPPLIED
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56,76,14,390
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IN PIPELINE
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5,00,240
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CONSUMPTION
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54,02,53,875
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BALANCE AVAILABLE
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3,03,90,091
More than 56.76 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far, through all sources and a further 5,00,240 doses are in the pipeline.
Of this, the total consumption including wastages is 54,02,53,875 doses .
More than 3.03 Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs and private hospitals to be administered.
Special Service and Features
Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Shri. Anurag Thakur will arrive in Kozhikode tomorrow  for one-day visit
Kochi : July 03 , 2022
Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting and Youth Affairs & Sports, Shri Anurag Thakur will arrive in Kozhikode tomorrow  morning for a one-day visit. The Minister will attend various events in the district. In the morning, the Union Minister will participate in the Swachhta Abhiyan programme in Kidson corner in SM Street at 8 am. Later on, Shri. Anurag Thakur will inaugurate the new office building of the Malayalam daily Janmabhoomi in a function to be held at Kesari Bhavan. After the programme, the Union Minister will meet with the owners and editors of print and electronic media in Kerala. The event is organized by the Press Information Bureau, Kochi office, under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. The event will be held at Hotel Tripenta, at 12.30 pm. Later in the evening, Shri. Anurag Thakur will visit the Sports Authority of India  training centre in Kozhikode and interact with the officials and sports persons there.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM extends greetings to all scientists and innovators on National Science Day
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has extended his greetings to all scientists and innovators on National Science Day.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
“On National Science Day, my greetings to all scientists and innovators. India is making innumerable strides in the world of science and nurturing an eco-system for research and innovation.”